Mouse-proof seed-corn rack.



H. PRUMM.

mouse PROOF SEED 001m RACK.

APPLICATION FILED MAY I0, 1916.

Patented Nov. 14, 1916.

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HARRY PRUIIIM, 0F PEABODY, INDIANA.

MOUSE-FROOF SEED-CORN RACK.

Application filed May 10, 1916.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, HARRY PRUMM, a citizen of the United States, residing at Pea-body, in the county of YVhitley, State of Indiana, have invented certain new and useful improvements in h louse-Proof Seed- Corn Racks; and I do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention,'such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same.

This invention relates to improvements in corn drying racks, and has for its primary object to provide a rack of such construction that the maximum number of corn ears may be supported thereon in such manner that air may be free to pass between and to the various ears thereof, and which is so arranged as to prevent mice or rats gaining access to the corn.

A further object of the invention is to provide a device of this character which is capable of being collapsed to occupy but small space when not in use, and which when properly assembled for use presents a rigid and strong structure.

A still further object of the invention is to provide a. rack of this character which is of a portable nature, being adapted to be conveniently moved from place to place, which is of simple and inexpensive construction, and which will prove thoroughly efficient in the attainment of the ends for which it is designed.

With these objects in view, together with others which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the novel combination and arrangement of parts, all as will be described more fully hereinafter, illustrated in the drawings and particularly pointed out in the claims.

The invention will be best understood by reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

Figure 1, is a front elevation of a corn drying rack embodying my invention, Fig. 2, is a rear view thereof, Fig. 3, is a top plan view of the rack, and Fig 4, is a sectional view taken on line 4il of Fig. 1.

In the preferred embodiment of the invention, 5 indicates a pair of bases, the same comprising block members mounted upon rollers 6, whereby the same may be readily moved over a floor. Mounted in upright position upon each of the block or base portions 5 is a metallic member 7, formed pref- Specification of Letters .ratent.

Patented Nov. 1st, 1591163.

Serial No. 96,622.

crably of angle iron as shown, each of the members being detachably connected to its respective block to enable the same to be disconnected therefrom so that the device may be stored in a small amount of space when not in use. A strap member 8 connects the lower end of each of the uprights 7 with its respective base, bolts 9 being employed to effect this connection. Brace rods 10 and 11 connect the upper ends of the uprights with the forward and rear portions of the bases, the said braces having heads 12 at their opposite ends for engagement within slots 13 and 14; in the bases and uprights respectively. The braces 11 are equipped with turn buckles 15,.so that the same may be tightened to firmly bind the uprights to their bases. It is also obvious that upon retrograde movement of the turn buckles, the brace heads may be readily removed from the slots 13 and 1% to enable the device to be taken down. Cross bars 16 connect the rear portions of each of the uprights 7 the said cross bars being spaced apart and secured to the said uprights by means of the bolts as shown.

Bracket members 17 are arranged in vertical series upon each of the uprights 7, the said brackets being arranged to support bars 18 spaced in horizontal position between the said uprights. This bracket construction permits of the ready removal of the bars 18 when desired.

The ear corn supporting device comprises substantially cone shaped metallic members 19, the said cones being hollow and forami nated as shown to permit of air gaining ac; cess freely to the interior thereof. Caps 20 are adapted to be inserted over the protruding end of the ear corn contained within the cone, the said caps being formed of metal and being adapted to have their flanges engage within the open end of the cone. To support the cones upon the horizontal bar 18, loop members 21 are provided. These loop members may be ring-like in shape to permit of the cones being engaged therein, and hook portions 22 are formed upon the rings to engage over the bars 18. By this arrangement it is readily seen that the corn ears may be inserted within the cones and inclosed within the same by the caps 20, whereby access to the corn by rats or mice is positively prevented. The cones thus filled may be set in the rings 21, and the latter hooked over the bars 18. The corn is thus firmly held upon the rack in such manner that rodents will be prevented from disturbing the corn. It will also be observed that the ring members may be readily attached to or detached from the supporting bars, or may be moved close or away from each other as desired.

The frame thus constructed may be of any length, breadth, or height, and by reason of the fact that the same is formed wholly of metallic members rats or mice will be prevented from climbing to the corn ear sup porting cones. By reason of the bases for the frame being mounted upon rollers it is obvious that the device may be readily moved over a floor from one place to another, and while I haveshown the preferred embodiment of the invention, arious changes may be made in the minor details of construction without departing from the spirit of the invention or exceeding the scope of the appended claims.

IVhat is claimed is:

1. In a device of the class described, base members, uprights detachably secured to said bases, a b ace connecting each upright with its base, a turn buckle in each brace, and means for supporting corn ears between said uprights, substantially as described.

2. Ina device of the class described, base members, uprights on said bases, the said uprights and bases being provided with slots,

braces having heads at their ends for engagement within said slots, turn buckles in said braces, and means for supporting corn ears between said uprights, substantially as eescribed.

3. In a device of the class described, base members, rollers supporting said bases, a strap member on each base, an upright for each base adapted to be secured thereto by said strap members, front and rear braces connecting said uprights with said bases, turn buckles in certain of said braces, and bars connecting the uprights of each base, substantially as described.

4. In a device of the class described, the combination with a drying rack comprising horizontally disposed bars, of hollow conical foraminated members each adapted to contain a corn ear, metallic caps for inclosing the open ends of said members, a ring for supporting each cone, and a hook on each ring for engagen'ient over said bars, substantially as described.

In testimony whereof, I affix my signature, in the presence of two witnesses.

HARRY PRU MM.

\Vitnesses Gno. J. \Vmcn, CHARLES S. IVUNDERLIQK.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents,

' Washington, I). C. 

